Current local time in Blackpool, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Blackpool
Blackpool, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 239,409.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 53°49′N / 3°03′W |
| Population: | 239,409 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Blackpool
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Blackpool is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Blackpool today
| Sunrise: | 07:51 |
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| Sunset: | 18:02 |
| Solar noon: | 12:56 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:15 – 18:38 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Blackpool
- New York+5 hBlackpool is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBlackpool is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBlackpool is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Blackpool time
What time zone is Blackpool in?
Blackpool uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Blackpool observe daylight saving time?
Blackpool is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Blackpool and New York?
Right now Blackpool is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Blackpool and Abuja?
Right now Blackpool and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.